Mutual respect and support

In 2017 the Pew Center ranked India as the 4th worst country in the world for religious violence. Called ÒcommunalÓ violence in India, incidences rose by 28% between 2014 and 2017. Such hatred is sometimes encouraged and used by politicians. The artisan cooperatives include members from different religions and their bonds defy intolerance. They have learned about each otherÕs beliefs and customs, celebrated the holidays of different faiths, and protected each other when there were tensions in the neighborhood

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

This is a lovely shirt and is very well made. The material is lightweight but of good quality. It is as pictured but does not have a lot of extra fabric. The 4x just fits. No extra room. Still happy with the purchase.

Kimaya Shirt-Watermelon

Apr 27, 2019

By Carrie

I ordered this shirt, and also splurged on the other Citron color that it comes in. I got size 2W, which fits just right (like a tunic) over my plus-sized/large-busted frame. This is a style that seems to work well for me. I love the colors. These shirts are lightweight and comfortable, and work well with jeans or black yoga pants. I get compliments on them. I am so grateful to have found these in plus sizes. They are an investment, but worth it. I appreciate that they're handmade and that I'm contributing to a worthy cause. I haven't tried laundering yet, so I hope that will go well, without shrinkage or fading. They recommend using salt or vinegar in the wash water to set the color, so I plan to try it. I would definitely recommend this shirt to others.

OUR MISSION

When you purchase and enjoy a MarketPlace product, you become an integral part of an innovative program of social change. Successfully running their own businesses gives the artisans in India the opportunity to forge a new, better future for themselves, their families and even their communities. They are proud to offer you a collection of unique yet versatile products characterized by beautiful traditional hand-dyed fabrics and hand embroidery.